Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is seeking an experienced ICU Travel RN for a high-acuity mixed ICU in Rapid City, SD. The role requires prior travel experience and TNCC certification, with 39-bed ICU coverage including MICU/SICU/CICU/TICU and a 12-hour shift pattern.

LICENSE: Active RN license (SD or Compact); Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC. ICU focus includes ventilator management, hemodynamics, and post-op cardiac care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required (TNCC must be obtained prior to arrival if not already held).
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, excluding travel experience.
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program required.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Experience with IV vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics required.
• Experience with hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry required.
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills required.
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT strongly preferred.
• Cardiac ICU experience preferred, including 24-48 hour post-op CABG/TAVR care.

Responsibilities

• Care for 39-bed mixed ICU encompassing MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU divided into pods.
• Care for complex ICU patients including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and heavy trauma populations.
• Common diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multiple system trauma.
• Patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and occasionally 1:3 depending on acuity.
• 12-hour day shifts on a 48-hour per week schedule.
• Weekend rotation targeted at every other weekend, though not guaranteed.
• No on-call requirements.
• Floating is uncommon but may occur to adult Medsurg/Tele floors at a 1:4 ratio when overstaffed.
• Uses Epic for charting along with Alaris (transitioning to Baxter pumps) and Omnicell.
• Support staff includes 1-2 CNAs per unit plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and on-site intensivists and APPs.
• ICU RNs place all midlines; peripheral blood draws are handled by phlebotomy.
• May be expected to precept nursing students.
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation plus one 12-hour and one 8-hour shift in the ICU.
• Navy scrubs required.
• Free parking provided.
• No RTO permitted during holidays or during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first three weeks of August).
• Time off requests of up to 7 days may be approved but must be arranged to accommodate a full 13-week contract.
• Must have at least one prior travel assignment; first-time travelers will not be considered.
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any facility within the health system.
• Permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler.

Skills

ICU nursing

Critical thinking

Telemetry monitoring

Ventilator management

Vasopressor administration

ECG interpretation

Team collaboration

Precepting

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

Epic EMR

Alaris pumps

Baxter pumps

Omnicell

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a high-acuity mixed ICU requiring prior travel experience and TNCC certification.

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required (TNCC must be obtained prior to arrival if not already held)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, excluding travel experience
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics required
• Experience with hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry required
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills required
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT strongly preferred
• Cardiac ICU experience preferred, including 24-48 hour post-op CABG/TAVR care

Responsibilities

• 39-bed mixed ICU encompassing MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU divided into pods
• Care for complex ICU patients including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and heavy trauma populations
• Common diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multiple system trauma
• Patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and occasionally 1:3 depending on acuity
• 12-hour day shifts on a 48-hour per week schedule
• Weekend rotation targeted at every other weekend, though not guaranteed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating is uncommon but may occur to adult Medsurg/Tele floors at a 1:4 ratio when overstaffed
• Uses Epic for charting along with Alaris (transitioning to Baxter pumps) and Omnicell
• Support staff includes 1-2 CNAs per unit plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and on-site intensivists and APPs
• ICU RNs place all midlines; peripheral blood draws are handled by phlebotomy
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation plus one 12-hour and one 8-hour shift in the ICU
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking provided
• No RTO permitted during holidays or during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first three weeks of August)
• Time off requests of up to 7 days may be approved but must be arranged to accommodate a full 13-week contract
• Must have at least one prior travel assignment; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any facility within the health system
• Permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts